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Jordan Gruber reposted thisJordan Gruber reposted thisApollo Sports Capital Leads Landmark $225 Million Investment in Pickleball Inc. - New Parent Company of PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball | PPA Tour https://lnkd.in/edDuET8gApollo Leads $225M Investment in Pickleball Inc. | PPA TourApollo Leads $225M Investment in Pickleball Inc. | PPA Tour
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Jordan Gruber reposted thisJordan Gruber reposted this“We’re in it to be the preeminent global capital solutions provider to the sports ecosystem.” At the FT Business of Football Summit, Al Tylis, CEO of Apollo Sports Capital, discussed the expanding opportunity set for patient capital in the global sports ecosystem. He also highlighted ASC’s recent football activity, including the acquisition of Atlético de Madrid and a minority investment in Wrexham AFC, alongside financing for its ongoing stadium redevelopment. Learn more about how ASC is shaping the future of sports: https://lnkd.in/eRC2QRgd
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Jordan Gruber shared thisAn exciting moment for our team at Apollo Sports Capital. Aúpa Atleti!Jordan Gruber shared thisApollo Sports Capital has completed its transaction to become Atlético de Madrid’s majority shareholder, marking the start of a new chapter defined by long-term partnership and shared ambition. For over a century, the Club has embodied excellence in European football, and we are proud to build on that great legacy alongside its leadership. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMqKDc-E
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Jordan Gruber shared thisOur latest white paper on the evolution of the global sports ecosystem and the opportunity ahead!Jordan Gruber shared thisThe professional sports ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. What started as ticket sales and local sponsorships is now an estimated $2.5 trillion-plus global ecosystem spanning media rights, merchandise, wellness, live events, and digital platforms. Live sports remain the last form of true appointment viewing—supporting long-term, inflation-linked media contracts and infrastructure-like cash flows. Yet despite record franchise valuations, the industry remains structurally under-financed. Our latest white paper, The Financing Gap in Sports: Unlocking a $2.5 Trillion Opportunity, explores why sports is evolving into an institutional-grade asset class—and where the financing gap is creating opportunity. Link to the full paper in the first comment. Al Tylis Samuel Porter Jack Cleverley, CFA
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Jordan Gruber reposted thisJordan Gruber reposted thisApollo Sports Capital has become a minority investor in Wrexham AFC, supporting the Club at a pivotal time in its long history. The investment also includes financing for the ongoing redevelopment of the STōK Cae Ras, including the new Kop Stand, an iconic destination for fans, visitors and the local community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebGiXRPe
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Jordan Gruber shared thisExciting new chapter with Atlético de Madrid!Jordan Gruber shared thisWith more than 120 years of heritage, Club Atlético de Madrid stands among Europe’s great sporting institutions. Apollo Sports Capital is honored to become part of Atlético de Madrid’s storied history as the newest investment partner, supporting the Club’s continued growth and celebrating the next chapter of its remarkable legacy: https://lnkd.in/ecFCRGq2
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Jordan Gruber shared thisCome work with me and the Fanatics team! 🚀 Looking for someone to help lead our collectibles partnerships at Fanatics. If you are into sports, collectibles, and building great relationships - please apply here: https://lnkd.in/eTK6fnDD
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Jordan Gruber reposted thisJordan Gruber reposted thisBeyond excited to share this Apple x Major League Soccer x Fanatics collab! We secured 60 match-worn jerseys (two players per team) and made 1-of-1 trading cards featuring AppleTV’s custom sleeve badges! Coming soon to Topps Chrome MLS 2025… Major shoutout to Ben Kneller and his team at Apple, Christopher Blivin & co. at the League, and my fantastic colleagues Josh Abramowitz Jordan Gruber Brian Westreich Patrick Dehne Neil Porter and countless others.
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisJordan Gruber reacted on thisProud to share what we've been working on: the Bundesliga "1st Start" Patch. 🏆 ⚽ From Matchday 1 of the new Bundesliga season, every player making their first Bundesliga starting eleven start will wear a unique patch on their sleeve underneath the Bundesliga-Logo. After the match, that exact patch – worn on the pitch, in the moment – becomes a one-of-one, autographed relic card, hidden in Topps Chrome - Bundesliga collection 2026/27. The Bundesliga is the first top European league to introduce a debut patch program, following its success in Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Soccer and, most recently, Formula 1. Leading this initiative for The Topps Company / Fanatics with my colleagues alongside our fantastic partners at the Bundesliga with Philipp Bohner and Marius Kullmann has been a true highlight. It's the next chapter in a collaboration that has been running since 2008/09 – turning football culture into collectibles that fans can hold in their hands. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eh_bvdUe #Bundesliga #Topps #FanaticsCollectibles #DebutPatch #1stStart #TradingCards #HobbyBundesliga and Topps launch 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for the 2026/27 seasonBundesliga and Topps launch 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for the 2026/27 season
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisJordan Gruber reacted on thisA new chapter. Excited to share that I’ve joined HBO, where I’ll be helping lead Creative Marketing across a remarkable slate of series, including some longtime favorites of mine… House of the Dragon A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms The Last of Us Industry The Gilded Age Hard Knocks …and a few new series that have already blown me away. The time between Netflix and HBO was an especially meaningful chapter. Most importantly, I had the chance to slow down and spend time with family and friends. I also built my consulting practice, partnered with talented filmmakers, and began producing films and series of my own. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who trusted me with their work and welcomed me further into the filmmaking fold – something I’m incredibly excited to continue. A huge thank you to the HBO team, and to the many friends and mentors who have supported me along the way. Cheers to what’s ahead. #newjob #hbo #netflix
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisJordan Gruber reacted on thisAfter more than 10 years, I decided to leave CPP Investments last month. I had the chance to work with some incredibly smart people and invest across public and private credit through many different markets. I leave with a great deal of respect for the organization and its people. Thank you to my colleagues and to the advisors and investors I worked with over the years. I am grateful for the experience, proud of the work we did together, and look forward to what comes next.
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisJordan Gruber reacted on thisThroughout my career in football, I’ve always been more focused on building and delivering than talking about it. But after a week like this one in Seoul, that’s exactly why it’s worth sharing, because there’s an incredible team and an enormous amount of work behind everything people eventually get to see. Seoul feels like the right place to start. Our work in South Korea began long before we landed. When we announced the signing of Kang In Lee, we wanted to create a special moment in his home country. At the exact moment the signing went live globally, Korea’s largest LED display in Gwanghwamun unveiled Kang In as an Atlético de Madrid player — the first touchpoint for everything we had planned in Korea. At the center of that plan was Casa Atleti Seoul. From the initial idea to opening the doors in Seongsu, our International team worked across every part of the project: strategy, production, partner integration, retail, fan experiences, player and legend meet & greets, themed events, content and execution. Casa Atleti is where our club lives beyond the match — football, fashion, music, culture and our fans under one roof. Making it genuinely local was fundamental, just as it was in Los Angeles and Miami. Our collaboration with Over the Pitch brought that to life through a local capsule collection, exclusive Hangul name and number sets, retail and a fashion, music and runway night at Casa Atleti. Together with Coupang Play and our partners on the ground, we carried that experience into matchday through the fan zone, stadium displays and fan touchpoints around the game. Content was another major focus. From taking our mascots across Seoul to collaborating with K-pop group Xdinary Heroes, the goal wasn’t to document a preseason tour — it was to speak directly to our Korean audience. And none of this started when the plane landed. Weeks of groundwork across our Red&White strategy, communications, digital campaigns, websites and fan engagement built momentum before arriving — and set up the relationship to continue after we left. Because international expansion isn’t about a few days in a market. Build before you arrive. Create something meaningful while you’re there. Continue the relationship after you leave. I’m incredibly proud to have led this project with our International team, especially alongside Alejandra Navarro Cuerdo , Pablo Ruiz Payo and the rest of the marketing team in Madrid, whose commitment and countless hours behind the scenes made so much of this possible. A special thank you to Valerio Gori for continuously supporting our vision and giving us the trust to push ambitious ideas forward, and to our agency, partners and everyone on the ground in Korea who embraced our vision and worked alongside us to bring it to life. Projects like this are only possible when so many different teams come together with the same ambition. Seoul feels like a pretty good place to start. 🇰🇷 On to the next ⚽️🌎
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisExcited to share that I’ve joined Kosas as Vice President, Global Brand! I’m grateful for my time at Versed , where I helped bring the rebrand to life, launch the makeup category, and work alongside an exceptional team. Kosas has been a staple in my makeup routine for years, making this next chapter especially exciting. I’m looking forward to helping shape the future of this amazing brand! Thank you, Sheena Zadeh Taryn Montes Adeline Leong for your trust and this opportunity.
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Jordan Gruber reacted on thisJordan Gruber reacted on thisAfter an incredible 8-year run with the NBA, I am excited to share that I have moved back to the Bay Area and joined the San Jose Earthquakes as Vice President of Marketing. I am grateful for the experiences, mentors, and teammates who helped shape my career at the NBA and challenged me to grow. Basketball will always have a special place in my heart, and I will always be rooting for the continued success of my friends and colleagues across the league and its teams. It’s clear that the future of soccer in the United States has never been brighter, and I’m incredibly grateful to be joining the Earthquakes and becoming part of Major League Soccer at such an exciting moment. I can’t wait to help shape what’s next!
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Jordan Gruber liked thisJordan Gruber liked thisOur CEO Marc Rowan and I were excited to welcome Alan Murray, legendary business journalist (The GOAT of his craft!) and CEO of the WSJ Leadership Institute to our Apollo Exchange Greenwich series. Alan spoke about AI transformation, the evolution of the role of CEO, the future of media and the future of work, and the innovative ways that The Wall Street Journal is convening top business leaders through their work at the Institute. Personally, I have learned a lot through Alan’s gatherings of CHROs. Through the Apollo Exchange Greenwich we bring together local business, non-profit, and educational leaders across the community to discuss major issues facing the world, to learn from each other, and build deep roots and partnerships in Greenwich. Many thanks to Alan for inspiring us all and we look forward to more great conversations at the Exchange this fall.
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Jordan Gruber liked thisJordan Gruber liked thisResX was on the Today Show this week! NBC News's Today Show featured ResX in a segment on the increasingly complicated world of restaurant reservations, and how diners are finding a better way in. It’s a great milestone for our team, and validation we are solving a real problem today. Thanks Brian Cheung for the shoutout.
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